Comedian Cody Johnston hosts this always fair, always well-researched, but most importantly, always entertaining take on the topical news of the week. Every Tuesday, Some More News dives into the world's weekly events with a mix of wit, dread, hope and compassion. Since the news cycle never stops spinning, Johnston returns every Friday for Even More News, co-hosted by Katy Stoll. Together, they present an informative and comedic spin on the viewers’ frustrations with the news that week.
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Small Beans Podcasting is a place for beans of every sort to come bean it up. Free your soul, eh? Be a frijole.
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2020 isn't going to be fun for anybody, left, right, or center. What many call the Most Important Election of Our Lifetime is going to be exhausting, ugly, angry, and probably at least a little racist. Listen as Robert Evans, Katy Stoll, and Cody Johnston try to keep level heads covering the election while traveling the country, from the Iowa Caucus to gun shows and anti-vaccine conventions, finding out what Real America really wants and thinks during the, “Worst Year Ever.”
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In case you haven't heard, the news never stops. It's happening RIGHT NOW. So if you like yourself some news and love yourself Some More News, you'll likely have positive feelings about Even More News, the podcast companion to the "hit" YouTube series Some More News, brought to you by your co-hosts Cody Johnston and Katy Stoll.
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A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way.
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Some More News: Trump's War On Venezuela Is Also A War On America
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51:14Hi. Are we at war with Venezuela yet? Because from our vantage point (several weeks ago) it sure looks like the Trump administration wants to do a war. Let's look at those "drug boats," the administration's lack of any legal justification for attacking them, and why inflicting violence abroad is a harbinger of violence to come at home. Get the worl…
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941. Kings of King: The Running Man (2025)
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1:43:44This episode covers 2025’s The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright. The hosts discuss the film’s choice to reflect the book, comparison to the 1987 Schwarzenegger version, and the filmmaking itself. Please listen, as your viewership pays for the medicine of our children.Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe …
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Even More News: Hegseth Memes About War Crimes, Trump Uses R-Word, and Even More Thanksgiving News
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43:02Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan do their best to catch you up on some of the biggest stories from the holiday week, including Pete Hegseth possibly definitely committing war crimes, Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning, Trump's Thanksgiving social media post, and more. As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened. P…
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940. See You Space Podboys - Session #17: Mushroom Samba
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46:49Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where everyone gets high.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeansCheck our store to bu…
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1st Sunday of Advent: Finding Wonder in Advent with Katie Cavadini
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45:22The season of Advent can become far busier than we'd like it to be, if we aren't careful. Author of Behold the Wonder, Katie Cavadini, offers insights into how incorporating lectio and visio divinia and allowing ourselves to be immersed in the moments of the nativity story throughout the season can provide us numerous opportunities to behold the wo…
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937. Frame Rate: Fight Club (Feat. Will Poole aka Kristi Yamaguccimane)
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1:17:46Abe and Michael are joined by prolific shitposter and pal of the pod Will Poole aka Kristi Yamaguccimane aka @TheWapplehouse to retrospect the Gen X anthem Fight Club (1999). They discuss the politics of the film, Fincher’s directorial flare, and its modern legacy. Features:Will Poole: https://bsky.app/profile/wapplehouse.bsky.socialMichael Swaim: …
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Even More News: Trump Calls For Senators' Deaths, Insults Reporters, And Begrudgingly Signs Epstein Bill
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53:55Hi. Daniel O'Brien joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about Donald Trump's anger at (women) reporters, his calls for violence against Democratic senators, and his insistence that he's the most transparent president ever. They also dig into the legal case against James Comey and how it appears to be falling apart due to prosecutorial incompetenc…
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Some More News: All The Ways Trump Is Using The Presidency To Enrich Himself
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58:21Hi. Have you had trouble keeping track of all the grifts? The crypto scams, the Trump watches, all the bribes? In this episode, we go through every way Trump is using the presidency to make him and his family billions. Hosted by Cody Johnston Executive Producer - Katy Stoll Directed by Will Gordh Written by Marco Siler-Gonzales Produced by Jonathan…
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NEW SERIES! Teaser: The Advent of Christmas with Matt Maher
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37:33Matt Maher takes Advent seriously, not only because he spends the season touring cathedrals across the country leading evenings of prayer and praise, but because Advent invites us to remember the gift and majesty of Mary’s “yes.” In this conversation, Matt reflects on how her courageous response shapes our own call to live the faith with renewed tr…
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Even More News: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Welcome To The Resistance (Not Really)
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36:09Hi. In today's episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody and Jonathan discuss the multiple rifts in MAGA land, from Marjorie Traitor Greene to Thomas Massie and their many supporters. They also talk about Trump’s sad response to his rapidly declining popularity. At least, Catturd still likes him. As always, we recorded right before that big thing that …
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Even More News: Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, Still The Guiltiest Man Alive
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57:25Hi. Ella Yurman joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to read through some of Jeffrey Epstein's old emails. They talk about the horrible grammar, whether or not Trump tipped off Palm Beach police to Epstein's actions, and all the many ways Trump is trying to make this go away. As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened. PATREON: http…
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Some More News: Trump Declares War On Anyone Who Doesn't Love Him
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1:01:03Hi. In today's episode, we look at the No Kings protests, Trump's hunt for Antifa or the girlfriend of one of the founders of Antifa, Mike Johnson not knowing anything, JD Vance's insufferable hypocrisy, and AI slop raining down on all of us. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscr…
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Hi. On today's episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody and Jonathan talk about the eight democrats who voted with Republicans, likely with Chuck Schumer’s blessing. They also discuss Trump's pardons and his weird attempts to win voters over with some really bad ideas. As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened. PATREON: https://…
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930. Frame Rate: Millennium Actress (Feat. Adam Ganser)
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1:02:18This episode was paid for by special bean JaneQ via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Jane!This episode covers the thematic counterpart to Jane’s previous choice Perfect Blue. Millennium Actress follows the memories of an elderly A-List actress whose recollections blend fiction with reality. Features:…
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Even More News: Republican Wipeout on Election Night
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56:09Hi. On today's episode, comedian Sara Caplan joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Zohran Mamdani's victory in NYC, the widespread Democratic victories across the U.S., and what it means for 2026. They also chat about Sara's decision as a trans person to leave the U.S. in the face of nonstop transphobic, violent rhetoric from the right. As alwa…
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Adam, Michael, and Abe embark with you, the King Among Beans. Our KABs. Our little kabbies. This new show features nothing in particular at all. If you’ve been waiting to hear our three hosts unleashed, this is the pod for you. The show about nothing! That’s not taken, right?This pilot episode is available for free on all feeds, but from here on in…
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Some More News: MAHA's War On Science, Vaccines, And People
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1:05:56Hi. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA movement pretends to be about reducing chronic illnesses, but in reality, it's anti-science, will contribute to increases in disease and death, and is, at best, eugenics-adjacent. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited acce…
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931. Frame Rate: Battlestar Galactica, Episode 1 (Feat. Cody Johnston)
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1:01:33So there’s been some changes around here! First off, we have a new show from Cody Johnston and Michael Swaim where they comb through each episode of Syfy’s hit Battlestar Galactica from the 2000’s. Every two weeks we’ll have another episode, listenable via the King Among Beans tier at our patreon.This episode will be released free to all the good p…
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928. Frame Rate: Ernest Scared Stupid (Feat. Daniel Vincent and Will Gordh)
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1:07:19It’s a spooky-halloweeny Frame Rate! We bring in the brothers Daniel and Will, fellow filmmakers and friends, to discuss the impact of this strangely memorable yet fairly mediocre film on the elder millennial’s formative years. They also tell us about their new YouTube / essayist project! You know what I mean, beans?Features:ManBoyNice: https://www…
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Even More News: Trump's Interview Disaster, SNAP Benefits Coming Back, & Joe Rogan and Elon's AI Jam Session
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38:24Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss Trump's wild “60 Minutes” interview where he admits to not knowing who he pardons. They also discuss how the administration will start funding some SNAP benefits again, Joe Rogan’s AI music fandom, and more. As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened. PATREON: https://pa…
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927. See You Space Podboys - Session #16: Black Dog Serenade
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47:41Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Jet finds out his old partner’s secret.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeansC…
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Even More News: Kat Abughazaleh Indicted & Other ICE Horrors
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1:01:57Hi. On today's episode, Daniel Gordh joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the Justice Department's attempted intimidation of ICE protesters, the shakeup in deportation leadership, the looming cuts to SNAP benefits, and Israel's massacre in Gaza during the "ceasefire". As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened. Check o…
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Even More News: Prop 50, Zohran Mamdani, and Other Big Election Races
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58:01Hi. On today's special Wednesday episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about California's redistricting initiative, Zohran Mamdani, Maine's mail-in voting ballot measure, JD Vance's insufferable dishonest tweeting, and Donald Trump's obsession with the cognitive assessment that he thinks is an IQ test. Get the world's news at htt…
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Week 4: From Rome to Philly: Archbishop Pérez Shares the News of Pope Leo
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52:49When Pope Leo was elected on May 8, 2025, Archbishop Nelson Pérez was flying home to Philadelphia from Rome. Mid-flight, he got to share the historic news with his fellow passengers. In this episode, Archbishop Pérez reflects on Pope Leo’s leadership style, his vision for the Church, and his awareness of the world’s challenges—qualities that are in…
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